Mark Clairmont Owner/Publisher | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — News Flash! Muskoka gets new magazine. That’s how my dad, Hugh, and I announced Muskoka TODAY, ‘An Alternative Press’ News Magazine that we launched 25 years ago this long weekend, Thursday, May 20, 1994. And from our ambitious and humble beginnings in print we’ve also been on line, […]
GRAVENHURST — Police are looking for a brazened vandal armed with a weapon who slashed tires on nine vehicles next to the community policing office early yesterday. Provincial police say that on Friday May 17, at 2:20 a.m. officers were dispatched to a mischief complaint about vehicles located in a parking lot at the corner […]
Lois Cooper | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Ron Jacques, owner of The Brick in Orillia, had a brilliant idea, which he pitched to the top brass at The Brick, Canada. Today his brilliant idea is shining as his new The Brick, Accents & More opens on the main street of Gravenhurst in what was formerly Mac’s […]
MUSKOKA — Muskoka lakes and rivers waters are safe to navigate again in time for the May 24 Victoria long weekend. While levels remain high in some areas, Transport Canada has lifted a ban issued April. The interim order prohibiting navigation on Lake Muskoka, the north and south Branches of the Muskoka River and Moon […]
Lois Cooper | Gravenhurst Horticultural Society GRAVENHURST — The Gravenhurst Horticultural Society’s annual plant and bake sale takes place this Saturday, May 18. The fundraiser will take place at the Opera House Square from 8:30 a.m. to noon — rain or shine. Partial list of plants for sale: Tomatoes: Beefsteak, Mini Yellow Pear, Starfire, Earliana, Cherry and Tiny Tim. The tomato […]
PORT SYDENY — Embers from a barrel fire ignited combustibles next to shed, which caught fire — then spread to a second shed — causing $30,000 damage here Sunday evening. The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department responded to a report of the sheds on fire on Hughes Road in Port Sydney shortly before 6 p.m., […]
ORILLIA — Provincial police are looking for witnesses after an 11-month-old infant was found on the way to school suffering from “severe” injuries. They are seeking the public’s assistance to help piece together the odd events that led to the baby boy’s injuries in Orillia back on Wednesday, March 20. The say someone call 911 […]
KINGSTON — A review of flood management in Ontario should begin with the premier “undoing the damage his government has done to the environment by cutting flood management programs.” NDP MPP Ian Arthur said in a release Friday from Kingston that “Doug Ford has cut funding to flood management programs by half, and forced Conservation Authorities […]
BRACEBRIDGE — The province is funding more than half a million dollars in mental health, drug and Indigenous services for Parry Sound-Muskoka. The $564,000 includes $320,000 for opioids addiction treatment and services, $100,000 for early psychosis intervention, and $52,000 for programs for priority populations including First Nations. MPP Norman Miller announced the support in a […]
PORT SYDNEY — Local Liberals filled the community hall here Wednesday night to nominate Trisha Cowie as their Parry Sound-Muskoka candidate for the Oct. 10 federal election. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined them after to congratulate her and to say a few words to a crowd of about 200. MuskokaTODAY.com reporter and videographer Lois Cooper […]
SIMCOE MUSKOKA — The health unit — which is facing severe funding cuts — offers the latest official tips on dealing with flood sandbags. Thousands of sandbags have been in use to protect homes and businesses during the flooding across Muskoka and North Simcoe. Once floodwaters recede, used sandbags should be considered contaminated, as they […]
PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — Forecasted rain and thundershowers amounting to 30-65 mms Thursday and Friday has MNRF officials continuing their local “flood warning.” It effects the Muskoka River, French River and Lower Pickerel River Watersheds, and will remain in place until Friday May 17. They still advise everyone to be aware as lake/river levels remain high […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com Photos by Lois Cooper | MuskokaTODAY.com PORT SYDNEY — Liberals who saw the door open to a return to power in Parry Sound-Muskoka may not be in for a cake-walk. After a warm greeting at a Bracebridge fire station at 6 p.m., where he thanked flood first responders, Prime Minister Justin […]
WAHTA — Provincial police have wrapped up a First Nations “occupation” first report by MuskokaTODAY.com a few hours ago, just before 10 p.m. Wednesday nght. As of 1:40 a.m. Thursday, OPP report they have opened Muskoka Road 38 just before 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 8. They report now that they have concluded their operations on […]
GRAVENHURST — Police are looking for a stolen District of Muskoka pickup truck after a break-in at the landfill in Gravenhurst Sunday Provincial police say that early May 5 someone went to the Beiers Road transfer site and removed a portion of the metal gate to gain access. Once inside the gate, the thief located keys […]
HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville’s town council met today (May 7) at a special meeting to discuss the 2019 flood event, recovery efforts and resources available to residents. At it they instituted the voucher system to dispose of flood waste. It included one vehicle and trailer for free. Those with insurance could expect their insurance company to […]
FLOOD NOTES: May 6, 2019 TROOPS TREATED ROYALLY AT ARENA It took an army of volunteers to feed an army of volunteers. Bracebridge residents answered the call just like the Canadian Forces soldiers who came to their rescue. Breakfast, dinner, lunch and snacks … the 300 reservists from the GTA have had them all at […]
SIMCOE MUSKOKA — Flood victims are urged to take extra steps to avoid food contamination. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has put together some tips to help protect the health of you and your family. It’s also good, handy advice to read and keep for other power emergencies. A power outage after a flood […]
FLOOD NOTES: Sunday, May 5, 2019 TIPS FOR THOSE NOT WANTING TO SAVE SANDBAGS FOR NEXT FLOOD: Sandbags can be dropped of at the district landfill — for certain at the Rosewarne Drive in Bracebridge. It’s not clear if transfer stations will accept them (we’re working on that — check with us later Monday). And […]
MUSKOKA LAKES TOWNSHIP — Officials here said Saturday that they have been notified that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is beginning to reduce flows on the Muskoka Watershed north of Lake Muskoka. That’s big news for people overwhelmed by weeks of flooding, who believe water management is the problem again this year — […]
